LG MC-1543SC Owner’s Manual

website: http://www.lg.ca

LMC1541SW

LMC1541SB

LMC1543SS

P/NO. 3828W5A4208

Printed in Korea

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY.............................................................	3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .........................	3
Grounding Instructions........................................	3
Important Safety Instructions .............................	4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................	5-11
Specifications......................................................	5
Installation...........................................................	5
Parts and Accessories ........................................	6
Control Panel ......................................................	7
Cooking Comparison Guide................................	8
Cookware Guide .................................................	9
Using the Oven Rack..........................................	9
Tips for Microwave Cooking .............................	10
Precautions .......................................................	11
Cleaning ............................................................	11
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .............	12-22
Setting the Clock...............................................	12
Timer On/Off .....................................................	12
Child Lock .........................................................	12
Ez-On................................................................	12
Hold Warm ........................................................	13
Start/Pause .......................................................	13
Clear .................................................................	13
More/Less .........................................................	14
Custom Set .......................................................	14
Custom Set Chart .............................................	14
Timed Cooking..................................................	14
Help...................................................................	14
Multi-Stage Cooking..........................................	15
Microwave Power Levels ..................................	15
Sensor Touch Operation Instruction .................	16
Sensor Cook .....................................................	16
Sensor Popcorn ................................................	16

Sensor Reheat ..................................................	16
Sensor Cook Guide .....................................	17-19
Sensor Reheat Guide .......................................	20
Auto/Time Defrost .............................................	21
Auto Defrost ......................................................	21
Auto Defrost Chart ............................................	21
Time Defrost .....................................................	22
Ez-Defrost .........................................................	22
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
CONVECTION OVEN ........................................	23
Tips for Convection Cooking.............................	23
Precautions .......................................................	23
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN ..........	24-30
Auto Bake .........................................................	24
Auto Roast ........................................................	24
Auto Bake Guide...............................................	25
Auto Roast Guide .............................................	26
Convection ........................................................	27
Convection Cooking Guide..........................	28-30
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
COMBINATION OVEN .......................................	31
Tips for Combination Cooking ..........................	31
Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking .............	31
Precautions .......................................................	31
Combination......................................................	31
USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN ...............	32
Combination Cooking Guide.............................	32
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE..........................	33
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................	34
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................	35-37
Questions and Answers...............................	35-36
Before Calling for Service .................................	37
WARRANTY .......................................................	38

The serial number is found on the front of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Date of Purchase:

Dealer Purchase From:

Dealer Address:

Dealer Phone No.:

Model No.:

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

•Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

•Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

•Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

-door (bent),

-hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

-door seals and sealing surfaces.

•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

WARNING

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1.If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or . . .

2.Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

NOTES:

1.A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2.Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3.If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

18.Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19.Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20.Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

	MODEL		LMC1541SW/LMC1541SB/LMC1543SS

Power Supply			120 V AC, 60 Hz

Rated Power		Microwave	1,500 W
Consumption		Convection	1,500 W

Power Output		Microwave	1,000W*
Power Output		Convection	1,500W
		Convection	1,500W

Frequency			2,450 MHz

Rated Current		Microwave	13 A
Rated Current		Convection	13 A
		Convection	13 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)			225/8” x 147/8” x 20”
		x x	1	7	1
Oven Cavity Dimensions (W H D)			15 /4” x 10 /8” x 15 /4”
Capacity of Oven Cavity			1.5 Cu. Ft.

*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located on the front or on the side of the control panel of the oven. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven is important. Allow at least 2 inches of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper ventilation.

NOTES:

•Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

•You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the “Built-In Kits” section.

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1.Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.

2.When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

a.Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.

b.Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.

c.Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.

d.Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

e.Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide

1 Glass Turntable

1 Rotating Ring

1 Metal Rack

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Display Window

Control Panel

Safety Interlock

System

Glass Turntable

Metal Rack

Rotating Ring

NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.

It is not recommended for commercial use.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL PANEL

1.DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2.AUTO BAKE: Touch this pad to bake foods automatically.

3.AUTO ROAST: Touch this pad to roast foods automatically.

4.CONVECTION COOK: Touch this pad to cook with convection manually.

5.COMBINATION ROAST: Touch this pad to cook with combination roast.

6.COMBINATION BAKE: Touch this pad to cook combination bake.

7.SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook power or time.

8.SENSOR POPCORN: Touch this pad to pop

popcorn without entering a cook power or time. 9. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat

without entering a cook power or time.

10. MORE: Touch this pad to add time to Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to increase temperature for the convection cooking.

11. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract time from Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to decrease temperature in the convection cooking.

12. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 13. TIMER ON/OFF: Touch this pad to use your

microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

14.CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control, clock Off or On, scroll speed, Demo Off or On, lbs °F/kg °C.

15.HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven.

16.HELP: Touch this pad for feature information.

17.AUTO/TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight or cook time.

18.EZ-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly.

19.EZ-ON: Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for 1 minute to 99 minutes, 59 seconds.

20.NUMBER PADS: Touch number pads to enter cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.

21. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cook time.

22.POWER: Touch this pad to set a cook power.

23.START/PAUSE: Touch this pad to start all

entries, stop cooking without opening the door, or pause the oven temporarily during cooking.

24.CLEAR: Touch this pad to clear all entries during cooking and programming.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking.

Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.

Combination cooking combines microwave energy with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking, or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection, and combination cooking.

MICROWAVE	CONVECTION	COMBINATION

COOKING	Microwave energy is	Hot air circulates around	Microwave energy and
METHOD	distributed evenly	food to produce browned	convection heat combine to
	throughout the oven for fast,	exteriors and sealed-in	cook foods in up to one-half
	thorough cooking of food.	juices.	the time of regular ovens,
			while browning and sealing
			in juices.

HEAT SOURCE	Microwave energy.	Circulating heated air.	Microwave energy and
			circulating heated air.

HEAT	Heat produced within food	Heat conducted from	Food heats from instant
CONDUCTION	by instant energy	outside of food to inside.	energy from penetration and
	penetration.		heat conducted from outside
			of food.

BENEFITS	• Fast, high efficiency	• Aids in browning and seals	• Shortened cooking time
	cooking.	in flavor.	from microwave energy.
	• Oven and surroundings do	• Cooks some foods faster	• Browning and crisping
	not get hot.	than regular ovens.	from convection heat.
	• Easy clean-up.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

Microwave Cooking

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.

However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1.Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2.Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3.Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

Convection Cooking

•Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.

•Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.

•Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light, tender crust.

•Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Combination Cooking

•Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

•Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods that require crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

COOKWARE	MICROWAVE	CONVECTION	COMBINATION

Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass	Yes	Yes	Yes

Ceramics, China	Yes	Yes	Yes
	(Do not use china
	with gold or silver trim.)

Metal Cookware	No	Yes	No

Non Heat-Resistant Glass	No	No	No

Microwave-Safe Plastic	Yes	No	Yes*

Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper	Yes	No	No

Paper Products	Yes	No	No

Straw, Wicker, and Wood	Yes	No	No

* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F

USING THE OVEN RACK

MICROWAVE	CONVECTION	COMBINATION

No	Yes	Yes

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

COVERING

A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PRECAUTIONS

•Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.

•To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads at once.

•Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.

•Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in this section for more information.

•Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven.

•Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy.

•Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.

•Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking.

•The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven.

•Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.

•There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn:

—Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial packages designed for microwave ovens.

—Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not microwave-approved.

—Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.

—Do not repop unpopped kernels.

—Do not reuse popcorn bags.

—Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.

—Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.

—Follow directions on bag.

CLEANING

NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.

INTERIOR

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

•The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.

•The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.

DOOR

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SETTING THE CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the contents of whole display will show on the display.

To set the clock for 12:30.

1. Touch Clear.

2. Touch Clock.

Display scrolls the words

ENTER TIME OF DAY.

3. Enter the correct time by touching

the numbers in sequence. Display scrolls the words

TOUCH START.

4. Touch Start/Pause.

TIMER ON/OFF

Timer On/Off operates as a kitchen timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

To set 3 minutes.

1. Touch Clear.

2. Touch Timer On/Off. Display scrolls the words

ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC.

3.Enter the time by touching the numbers in sequence. Display scrolls the words

TOUCH TIMER.

4. Touch Timer On/Off.

To cancel timer at any time, touch

Timer On/Off.

NOTES:

•To set the timer when the oven is operating, touch Timer On/Off and enter the desired time by touching the number pads; then touch Timer On/Off again. The timer countdown will show on the display for four seconds, then the cooking time will display again.

•You can check the timer at any time while the oven is operating by touching the Timer On/Off pad.

•To cancel the timer, touch Timer On/Off twice.

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation by children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no cooking can take place.

To set the Child Lock.

1.Touch and hold Start/Pause until LOCKED appears in the display and two tones are heard. If the clock is already set, the time of day will show on the display.

If the CHILD LOCK is set and another cooking pad is touched, the word LOCKED will show in the display.

To cancel the Child Lock.

1. Touch and hold Start/Pause until LOCKED disappears from the display.

After CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will show on the display and the oven’s cooking functions will operate normally.

EZ-ON

A time-saving feature, this pad lets you set and start microwave cooking without touching Start/Pause.

To cook for 2 minutes.

1. Touch Clear.

2. Touch Ez-On twice.

x 2

3.At the end of the cook time, four tones will sound.

The oven will stop.

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